No one is giving you 4 years of paychecks on day 1. But they do grant 4 years of equity that is appreciating while you’re waiting for it to vest. That’s the dif

No one is giving you 4 years of paychecks on day 1. But they do grant 4 years of equity that is appreciating while you’re waiting for it to vest. That’s the difference. Cash is worse.